Maurus was ed­u­cat­ed in Tours, France, around 802. In 803, he be­came di­rect­or of the Ben­e­dict­ine school at Ful­da, Ger­ma­ny. He was or­dained in 814 and went on a pil­grim­age to the Ho­ly Land. He be­came ab­bot at Ful­da in 822, and served there two de­cades. In 847, he was ap­point­ed arch­bi­shop of Mainz.

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Hymns

1. Christe, sanctorum decus angelorum
   • Christ, the Angels’ Praise and Adora­tion
   • Christ, the Fair Beauty of the Ho­ly Angels
   • Christ, the Fair Glory of the Ho­ly Angels
2. Quod chorus vatum venerandus olim
3. Tibi Christe, splendor Patris
   • Jesus, Brightness of the Father
   • Life and Strength of All Thy Servants
   • Thee, O Christ, the Father’s Splendor
4. Veni Creator Spiritus, Mentes tuorum vi­sita
   • Come Ho­ly Ghost, Creator Blest
   • Come, Ho­ly Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
   • Come, O Creator Spirit Blest